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Bemidji
Area Winter Recreation
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TRAIL
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Where is
the best place to snowmobile in Minnesota?
"Bemidji's got more trails than you've got time!" |
No other area is as central to the state's 14,000 miles of trails than Bemidji. As the
crossroads city for two of the major Minnesota Interconnecting Trail System routes,
MITS-71 and MITS-2, superb trails that run across or up and down the state, run right
through Bemidji. Riders are guaranteed connections to virtually any place in the
state because the MITS trail link up with hundreds of spur trails. Groomed and
well-marked, these trails will lead you to forests harboring red and white pines more than
300 years old, Indian reservations and the headwaters of the Mississippi.
The MITS-71 actually consists of two major trails, the Paul Bunyan
Trail running 100 miles between Bemidji and Brainerd, and the Blue Ox Trail, running 110
miles north from Bemidji to International Falls, Winnipeg and beyond. Quaint towns
and great scenery are enjoyed along the way. Combined, Paul
Bunyan/Blue Ox network
is considered to be the longest rail conversion to recreation trail in
America
For studded snowmobiles, less than 12 miles of trail are
stud restricted. Easily accessible alternative routes have been arranged.. |
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Excellent Grooming |
Most Challenging Ride |
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The consistent high-quality of Bemidji's trails is due to
the efforts of the North Country Snowmobile Club, 400+ members strong. Groomed
trails are well-marked with directional and caution signs.
Maps are available: 1-800-458-2223
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The variety of terrain found in the Bemidji area makes
the trails not only scenic, but challenging. Thrill to trails dashing
near 1,000
frozen lakes, along the Continental Divide,
over bogs, beside rushing streams, up rolling hills and through snow-draped forests.
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Most Scenic Rides
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One especially scenic loop off the Blue Ox is to jump
onto the Buena Vista Trail in Buena Vista State Forest. Or head south on the Itasca
and Becida Trails to the most famous and appealing Itasca
State Park, site of the headwaters of the Mississippi River. Here you
can enjoy historic sites and countless trails.
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Laws & Regulations Registration/Permits:
A Snowmobile State
Trail sticker is required for all persons operating a snowmobile on
state or grant-in-aid trails. The annual trail sticker is valid from November 1 -
April 30 and costs $16 ($15 permit fee plus $1 filing fee). A $31 three-year sticker will be available beginning
October 1, 2005. The three-year permit can only be purchased in
conjunction with a registration. Anyone stopped by enforcement and found operating on
a state or grant-in-aid trail without a sticker will be required to
purchase a $31 annual sticker. ($30 permit fee plus $1 filing fee.) Available at businesses hosting Electronic
Licensing. Agents List found at:
www.dnr.state.mn.us or 1-888-MINN-DNR.
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